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Basement Waterproofing

Do-it-yourself Basement Waterproofing Tips

Do-it-yourself basement waterproofing is affordable, easy to do, and it works! The trick is finding the right wet basement solution for your home! A wet basement can be a scary thing to many homeowners and the thought of fixing it yourself can seem a little overwhelming, but do-it-yourself basement waterproofing is a much easier task [...]

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Remove Hydrostatic Pressure Makes Your Basement Useful

Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure from the water that is in the ground on the outside of your basement.  This pressure forces water through the cracks in your basement walls.  This type of pressure is the leading cause of wet basements.  To remove the pressure, all you need to do is make sure all water [...]

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Basement Waterproofing

I have recently purchased your do-it-yourself SquidGee Dry System and I am still in the preparation stage, waiting for the seepage to stop. My questions are…

Do-it-yourself basement waterproofing question and answer

Monte Asked: “I have recently purchased your DIY SquidGee Dry System and I am still in the preparation stage, waiting for the seepage to stop. My questions are… 1 ) What is the approximate curing time of the SealOnce Adhesive? 2 ) What is the max shelf life for un-opened SealOnce? 3 ) Finally, can [...]

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Basement Waterproofing

Gutters clogged and caused damage in my basement. I cleaned and fixed the gutters, but what else should I do to waterproof my basement?

Basement waterproofing question and answer

Do-it-yourselfer Asked: “The gutters were clogged and caused water leaking into the basement. The gutters have been cleaned and fixed. Do I need to do anything now to repair the damage in the basement, besides cleaning with bleach? Is there something more I need to do to waterproof the basement?” Answer: Looking outside the home [...]

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Will there be mold & mildew behind the wall if I finish the walls after installing the SquidGee Dry System?

Thomas Asked: “Will there be mold & mildew behind the wall if I finish the walls after installing the SquidGee Dry System?” To Thomas’s Answer Question: Often time when installing the SquidGee Dry System in a basement that is going to be finished, homeowners with install a vapor barrier the length of the wall and [...]

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Will the SealOnce Adhesive bond to a painted concrete floor?

Cathy Asked: “Will the SealOnce Adhesive bond to a painted concrete floor?” To Cathy’s Answer Question: Try and remove as much of the paint off your basement floor before installing the SquidGee Dry System, using a drill attachment with long metal spars that will nick at the basement floor. You do not want to use [...]

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Waterproof Basements

Savvy homeowners waterproof basements not only to increase their living space but to also increase the value of their home. On average ($200,000 home) when you waterproof a basement you increase the value of the home around 5 to 10 percent. Ask these savvy homeowners how to increase the value of your home immediately and [...]

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Basement Waterproofing

Basement Waterproofing

Basement waterproofing drain board systems were invented in the mid 1960s by Robert L. Cotten from St. Paul, Minnesota. He stumbled upon the idea as one of the crew members in his construction team had a problem with water in his basement on a morning before heading out to the job sight. The crew was [...]

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How To Waterproof A Basement

How To Waterproof A Basement

How to waterproof a basement much easier then you would think. Most of the time there is no need to bust up your basement floor and haul bucket after bucket of dirt and mud through your house to put in a drain tile system. How To Waterproof A Basement You can use an above floor [...]

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